I’m sure you are all happy to finally be back on campus! With the excitement of being back to in-person classes and student programs. There are a lot of late-night activities on campus available right at your fingertips that are sure to excite you!

Orange After Dark

Does mini golf, rock climbing, or a murder mystery dinner sound of any interest? Well, be sure to check out Orange After Dark, a group of activities offered every weekend to all SU students. All activities are either $3 or completely free! Some require tickets, so make sure to check the schedule to see whether or not you need to purchase one through the Student Box Office.

Late Night Ice at Tennity

Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion offers Late Night Ice every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight! Grab a group of friends and enjoy everything from the chance to win prizes, music and a variety of themes every week! Admission and skate rentals are free for all Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students.

An illustration of Otto holding glow sticks at Late Night Ice

Late Night Movies

Enjoy a variety of newly released films with Orange After Dark in collaboration with University Union (UU)! Unlike traveling all the way to your nearest movie theater, Orange After Dark and UU offer free screenings to all students in Gifford Auditorium in HBC starting at 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. They are offering a wide array of different movies so you are bound to find something you are interested in! Be sure to check out the movie schedule and see what interests you!

Late Night Food Options

There are many late-night food options on and off campus! If you live in a residence hall and are craving anything from a slice of pizza to a bag of chips, be sure to check out BBBistro if you live in BBB or Junction if you live on the Mount! These two cafes are great late night options! BBBistro is open from 8-11 p.m. and Junction is open from 9 p.m. to midnight! Don’t forget to check out the delicious new options at Schine Student Center! Biscotti Cafe, Corelife Eatery, Halal Shack and Panda Express are all open between 8 p.m. to even 1 a.m.! Find more information and hours on the Food Services website.

If none of these strike interest for your late-night cravings there are tons of options on food delivery services like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats that offer a variety of different local Syracuse restaurants, fast food spots and almost any cuisine you can think of!

Off-Campus Activities!

Our local Syracuse community offers so many late-night activities from local sports teams to even live music! Be sure to check out the activities below:

Of course, there are tons of other late-night activities offered on campus! Be sure to check out the Syracuse University Community Calendar for any activities going on. So grab a friend or two and enjoy a glow in the dark ice skating opportunity or even a screening of the newest movie release!

Written by Haley Mykytka ’22, College of Visual and Performing Arts